Hello families!
Liturgy Link – In today’s Gospel, we hear that great crowds followed Jesus. How many people do you think can fit in your church? About how many people do you think were there for Mass this weekend?
Take Time to Chat – Jesus wanted his apostles to rest after they ministered to the people. Why is it important to rest? Jesus also wanted to spend some quiet time with his disciples. Jesus wants to spend quiet time with you too. What are some ways you can spend quiet time with Jesus? Why were there so many people following Jesus? Why was he so popular? If you could go anywhere in the world to proclaim the Gospel, where would you go?
Family Prayer – Be Still Meditation
Meditate on these words from Psalm 46:10 today. Have one person read the line, wait a minute or two, and then read the next line. As they are reading, those listening can close their eyes, carefully breathing in and out while focusing on the words. If you want, you can play soft, instrumental or reflective music in the background.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.
Family Challenge – Jesus taught the crowds many things. Resolve to learn one thing new about the Catholic faith this week. Share what you learned with your family members.
Partners in Faith,
Phyllis Chudzinski